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Northridge Middle School Mark Titsworth, Principal Michael McKnight, Assistant Principal 120 Northridge Dr.,Van Buren, AR 72956 479-471-3126 “We can all dance when we find music we love” NORTHRIDGE NOTES NEWSLETTER

August 30 – 3, 2021 VISIT OUR CALENDAR & WEBSITE HERE

Northridge T-shirts for sale for $15 in library and at all lunches. Last day to buy will be Friday, September 3.

Battle of the Bone Dress Up Week this week: Monday, 30th: Pointers love America  Wear Red, White, and Blue. Tuesday, August 31st: The Pointers are on the Road to Victory  Wear Tropical and Vacation clothing. Wednesday, September 1st: The Pointer Season looks Bright  Wear Neon and Bright colors. Thursday, September 2nd: Pointer Fan Day  Wear your favorite Team Shirt or Jersey. Friday, September 3rd: Pointer Blackout  Wear all Black for the Battle of the Bone.

Breakfast and Lunch are free again this year for all students every day. Families are not required to complete a free/reduced meal application to participate.

Student Council Representative Elections coming up. Information in Library

Monday, : Labor Day; No School

MONDAY, – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3:

 NORTHRIDGE TSHIRTS ON SALE IN THE LIBRARY AND DURING ALL 3 LUNCHES FOR $15 MONDAY, – THURSDAY, :  STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE HANDBOOK/PERMISSION SLIPS AVAILABLE IN LIBRARY. PERMISSION SLIPS DUE IN LIBRARY BY FRIDAY, @ 3:00. ONE POSTER UP IN HALLWAY BY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 @ 3:00. ELECTIONS FRIDAY, MONDAY, :

 NORTHRIDGE 8TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL @ ACADEMY @ 4:00 TUESDAY, AUGUST 31:

 7TH & 8TH GRADE FOOTBALL @ SALLISAW BEGINNING @ 5:30  NORTHRIDGE 8TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL @ CHAFFIN @ 4:00 WEDNESDAY, :

THURSDAY, :

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3:

 LAST DAY TO PURCHASE A NORTHRIDGE TSHIRT ($15) SATURDAY, :

 CROSS COUNTRY @ SHILOH CHRISTIAN

SUNDAY, :  HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. MCKNIGHT MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6:

 LABOR DAY: NO SCHOOL IMPORTANT FACTS FOR YOU

 For School Closings or Emergency Mobile Text Message Updates: Text VBSD to 64600 or opt-in at http://optin.mobiniti.com/vbsd Reply STOP to opt-out or HELP for help. Msg & Data rates apply.  REMEMBER: BREAKFAST IS FREE FOR EVERY STUDENT EVERY SINGLE DAY!!!

 The H.A.C. (Home Access Center) Grade Viewer can be found here  Don’t forget to join PTA. Cost is $5 to join.  Don’t forget appropriate clothing for PE classes.  Find us at: REMIND:  6th grade: Text @vbnms6 to the number 81010  7th grade: Text @vbnms7 to the number 81010  8th grade: Text @vbnms8 to the number 81010 FACEBOOK: Northridge Middle School TWITTER: @nrmsvb INSTAGRAM: northridgepointers NEWSLETTER: sign up at www.peachjar.com CALENDAR & WEBSITE: Click here UPCOMING EVENTS:

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6:

 LABOR DAY: NO SCHOOL TUESDAY, :

 7TH & 8TH GRADE FOOTBALL @ HOME BEGINNING @ 5:30  PEP RALLY IN GYM @ 2:15  SPIRIT DAY (COLOR WARS: 8TH GRADE WEAR BLACK, 7TH GRADE WEAR GREEN, 6TH GRADE WEAR WHITE)  PAW PRINT FACE PAINTING @ 7:30 @ .50 IN FRONT OF LIBRARY WEDNESDAY, :

 NORTHRIDGE 8TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL @ ACADEMY @ 4:00 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9:

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10:

 STUDENT COUNCIL PERMISSION SLIPS DUE IN LIBRARY BY 3:00  STUDENT COUNCIL: ONE POSTER DUE UP IN YOUR CLASSROOM HALLWAY BY 3:00 SATURDAY, :

 CROSS COUNTRY MEET @ FT. SMITH

MONDAY, :

 NORTHRIDGE 7TH & 8TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL @ ALMA @ 4:00 TUESDAY, :

 7TH & 8TH GRADE FOOTBALL @ RAMSEY BEGINNING @ 5:30 WEDNESDAY, :

 NORTHRIDGE 7TH & 8TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL @ TRINITY @ 4:00  THURSDAY, :

 HAPPY BIRTHDAY MRS. DOSS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17:

 STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE ELECTIONS SATURDAY, :

 CROSS COUNTRY @ SILOAM SPRINGS

MONDAY, :

 STUDENT COUNCIL MEETING IN LIBRARY @ 7:30  NORTHRIDGE 7TH & 8TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL @ GREENWOOD @ 4:00  TUESDAY, :

WEDNESDAY, :

 STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICER POSTERS UP IN HALLWAY BY 3:00 (4 POSTERS)  STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICER SPEECHES DUE  NORTHRIDGE 7TH & 8TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL @ ACADEMY @ 4:00 THURSDAY, :

FRIDAY, :

 STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICER ELECTIONS  NON-NUTRITIONAL DAY #1 SATURDAY, :

 HAPPY BIRTHDAY COACH O  CROSS COUNTRY @ RUSSELLVILLE MONDAY, :

 NORTHRIDGE 7TH & 8TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL @ NORTHRIDGE @ 4:00 TUESDAY, :

 7TH & 8TH GRADE FOOTBALL @ CHAFFIN BEGINNING @ 5:30 WEDNESDAY, :

 NORTHRIDGE 7TH & 8TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL @ RAMSEY @ 4:00 THURSDAY, :

FRIDAY, 1:

EXTRA INFORMATION: Ways to keep up with the NMS Band:  WEB: https://sites.google.com/vbsd.us/nmsband/home

 EMAIL: [email protected]

 FACEBOOK: “Northridge Middle School Band”

 TWITTER: @NMSbands  REMIND: text the following to 81010:

@nms6band21 @nms7band21 @nms8band21 School Supplies:

 6 – 3 prong folders with pockets

 Colored Pencils

 #2 Pencils

 Loose Leaf Paper – Wide Ruled

 Pencil Pouch

 Kleenex

 1 Package of 3 X 3 post its

 5 Composition notebooks

 2 Glue Sticks

 7th& 8th Grade - BAND ONLY – 1 inch binder

No student pickup after 2:45 NMS Bells: First Bell: 7:50 a.m. Tardy Bell: 8:00 a.m. End of Day: 3:00 p.m. Bus Arrangements: If you need bus information such as times and bus numbers, please contact the bus garage at 471-3140 Bus Riders: All buses will pick up and drop off at the back of NMS Car Rider Drop Off and Pick Up: All car riders will be dropped off and picked up in the front of the building Lunch Times: 6th Grade: 12:30 – 1:00 7th Grade: 11:30 – 12:00 8th Grade: 12:00 - 12:30